Poco M8s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.